Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - OTC Paid Training Program

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth offers a hands-on, paid training program to students through the OTC Medical Assistant Program, aiming for certification as a Medical Assistant after graduation. Students will engage in clinical rotations, gaining practical experience while committing to full-time employment at CoxHealth for two and a half years.

Benefits

Paid training program

Free tuition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred 1 year of medical field experience.
• Proficient in basic math, computer, and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 16 week accelerated, in-person course including classroom time and clinical rotations.
• Perform hands-on tasks during clinical rotations under supervision.

Skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills

English skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek.

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.

Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.

Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Summary

CoxHealth will provide a hands-on, paid training program with free tuition to students through the OTC Medical Assistant Program. Upon acceptance to the program students will sign a work agreement to work Full Time for CoxHealth Clinics for two and half years. Participants must commit to a 16 week accelerated, in-person course which includes OTC classroom time and clinical rotations throughout Springfield, Branson, and rural clinics. While in clinical rotations students will observe preceptors and in-turn will perform hands-on tasks observed by the preceptors to prepare them for a Medical Assistant position upon graduation. Students who successfully complete the program will graduate with an MA certification and be eligible to apply for Medical Assistant III positions at CoxHealth. Prior to graduation of the MA Apprenticeship program graduates will apply and interview for open Medical Assistant positions in the CoxHealth Clinics.

Job Requirements

• Education
  Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience
  Preferred: Prefer 1 year of medical field experience
• Skills
  Proficient in basic math, computer and English skills
  Exhibits positive customer service skills
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  N/A